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as in begins
to come into existence
the business speculator promised profits that never seemed to materialize
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as in appears
to come into view
the train station materialized through the fog
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as in arises
to come to one's attention especially gradually or unexpectedly
an unforeseen problem with this project seems to have materialized
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as in embodies
to represent in visible form
a statue of a grieving woman that seems to materialize the very concept of grief
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Recent Examples of materializes
On the South Side, places and spaces with incredible architectural and cultural history are often neglected by absentee owners, who then demolish them for the promise of a project that never materializes beyond creating yet another vacant lot.
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Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The catch The hopeful second act only materializes under the condition that societies survive the first act with their institutions intact.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Until a ceasefire materializes, the Treasury market is likely to be torn between near-term inflation fears and the risk of economic deceleration later in the year.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
But before any front office future materializes, the 2025 Perfect Game College Freshman Pitcher of the Year is likely headed for the major leagues.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether that vision materializes will depend on attracting trading volume, Pasan acknowledged, not infrastructure alone.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
According to a hazardous weather notice issued Thursday morning, if the threat materializes, travel could be disrupted across the Interstate 95 corridor through Central Maryland, Washington and Northern Virginia.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
However, if credit weakness materializes as a result of AI displacement, the impact on CLOs would depend on the type of issuers represented, the firm said in a note last week.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Jones isn’t giving up his other interests as a longer future in the sport materializes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Elizabeth Blasius, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The catch The hopeful second act only materializes under the condition that societies survive the first act with their institutions intact.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Until a ceasefire materializes, the Treasury market is likely to be torn between near-term inflation fears and the risk of economic deceleration later in the year.
—Michael MacKenzie, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
But before any front office future materializes, the 2025 Perfect Game College Freshman Pitcher of the Year is likely headed for the major leagues.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Whether that vision materializes will depend on attracting trading volume, Pasan acknowledged, not infrastructure alone.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 24 Feb. 2026
According to a hazardous weather notice issued Thursday morning, if the threat materializes, travel could be disrupted across the Interstate 95 corridor through Central Maryland, Washington and Northern Virginia.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
However, if credit weakness materializes as a result of AI displacement, the impact on CLOs would depend on the type of issuers represented, the firm said in a note last week.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 17 Feb. 2026
Jones isn’t giving up his other interests as a longer future in the sport materializes.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for materializes
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The drones are programmed not to fly over 200 feet and to return to their charging station on their own when the battery level begins to get low.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 126th New York International Auto Show begins this week and car fans across the globe are revved up.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The video ends as the driver retrieves what appears to be a firearm from the street, before both men climb back onto the scooter and ride off-screen.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president's decision to address the nation comes as public support for the conflict appears limited.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This opportunity arises as Congress prepares to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on April 20.—
March 25,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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In theory, these few seconds of film can be called up when a suitable role arises, or when an actor’s look fits a requirement.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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In both films, the effect is of a diminution, a depersonalization—not to say, a desecration of the experience of horror that the documentary element embodies.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of Singapore’s most attractive qualities is its cosmopolitanism, its openness to the world; Raffles embodies that spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Decanting a status soap into a rock crystal dispenser, like the Aria from Waterworks, starts a conversation.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The answer starts right at your front door.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Early conversations about money, time, or care may feel stretchy, but clarity softens bumps as the day unfolds.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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When the pair walk into his old stomping grounds for a drink, a story of old flames unfolds in between shots of a solo Langley singing the song while two-stepping couples dance around her.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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In this season’s conversations with writers—who all listen to the institute’s archival sound of writers across decades—a new theme emerges.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Growth emerges through both solitude and participation, and the works reflect this tension.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Harnik / Getty Images The president is fond of Bondi, and expresses personal affection for her in private conversations, multiple sources said earlier this week.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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